Ski Banff, Canada with Duke NY and Duke San Diego

Join Duke Alumni and friends from the New York and San Diego areas Thursday, February 16 – Tuesday, February 21, 2012 for Duke New York’s 14th Annual President’s Weekend Ski Trip as we head to another top ski resort in North America: Banff, Canada. Our special package price of $1515 includes RT airfare from LaGuardia to Calgary airport, RT transfers, 5 nights lodging at the Banff Caribou Lodge (double occupancy) in the quaint historic and picturesque town of Banff and 3 day lift tickets (4th day optional) valid at Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise.

Limited space is available at this special price which is only available until Tuesday, November 22nd.

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Duke NY Book Club

Join other Blue Devils every other month in discussing a new book, from the classics to the latest best sellers. Bring your thoughts, ideas and opinions on the latest selection. DCNY Book Club meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at The Cornell Club - New York (Tap Room or upstairs conference room, based upon number of RSVPs), 6 East 44th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues. Non-Cornell Club members may order food and drink from the club’s menu during DCNY Book Club meetings.

Date - November 21, 2011
Time - 7:00pm

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Duke NY - 6 Degrees of Duke Networking Night

Date - November 17, 2011
Time - 6:00 - 9:00pm
Location - Chelsea Manor
                 138 West 25th St (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
                 (roped off area of bar, look for Duke signs)


Join Duke NY for the next installment of 6 Degrees of Duke, Duke NY's bi-monthly networking night, on *Thursday, November 17, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. for "Volunteering for Success." Apply your business and networking skills to benefit your community and meet other Duke alums from across multiple fields and decades by joining us for 6 Degrees meets Duke Alumns Engage as we have an open house to meet and share information about how you can become involved in our Community Health and Fitness Day at Dunlevy Milbank Community Center in Harlem which will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Last year 130 Duke alumni helped more than 300 adults and children in the Harlem community learn more about healthy living and staying active and we hope to increase both Duke and community participation this year.

To learn more about this event and to register, click here.

Duke NY - "All the News That's Fit to Blog: A Look at Media in 2020"

Join Duke Chronicle alumni and alumni in the media field for a look at where books and digital, broadcast, and magazine journalism are headed. The panel discussion will take place from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by a reception from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Date - November 14, 2011
Time - 6:30 - 8:30pm
Location - The Cornell Club - NY
                 6 East 44th Street (between 5th and Madison Avenues)
                 New York, NY 10017

For more information and to register for this event, click here.

10th Annual NYBSC All-MBA Soiree

The New York Business Schools Club (NYBSC) and William Grant & Sons, the makers of Stoli Vodka, Glenfiddich, Hendricks Gin, Milagro Tequila and more, welcome you to New York City's distinguished and most anticipated fall annual networking event: the 10th Annual NYBSC All-MBA Soiree, commencing this year on Wednesday, November 16th at The Crimson Club NYC. The NYBSC is composed of top US and International business school alumni clubs of New York, and formally unites its member schools through a platform of collaboration and best practices. For the past ten years, NYBSC has thrown its biggest signature event, the All-MBA Soiree, where alumni from all member schools gather together every fall in New York City for an unforgettable night of networking and revelling. This year's event promises to be the best yet, featuring an open bar by William Grant & Sons, a buffet dinner, tastings, and a raffle. No other event has a congregation of MBAs and alumni from top business schools across the globe in one venue for one night. It will surely be a networking event for all occasions you won't want to miss. Register today for this night of excellence. Event is open to non-MBAs, friends, and significant others.

Date: Wednesday, November 16th
Time: 6:30PM to 10:30PM
Venue: The Crimson Club NYC (Formerly Strata)
             915 Broadway (at 21st Street)
             New York, NY 10010
Cost: Tickets are on sale for $45. (After October 16th, the prices go up to $55 regular admission prices).
Ticket includes-
* Admission into event
* Open Bar (unlimited wine, beer, soda, and juice beverages) for the first three hours. 
* Cocktail reception buffet
Registration:
http://www.nybsc.org/

Duke NY - Barbecue & (Not Strictly) Bluegrass

UVa and Washington & Lee have invited Duke and SMU to join their 5th annual event at Hill Country, voted "Best Barbecue in New York" by Time Out and New York Magazines.

Don't miss this exciting afternoon of all you an eat, all you can drink and live music!
Sweet retro harmonizing by The Bandana Splits

Rockin’ country covers by Smokey & The Bandit 2: Electric Boogaloo

Please note that ticket sales will end at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 10th.

For additional information and to register, please click here.

Duke NY Women's Forum: Neighborhood Coffees, Cocktails and Conversations

The Duke Women's Forum of New York is pleased to present a series of Neighborhood Coffees, Cocktails and Conversations on November 8 and 10, 2011. In six NYC-metro locations, you can join Duke women of all ages for wine, hors d’oeuvres, and conversation aimed at connecting us with each other and strengthening our local relationships. You are free to attend any gathering that is most convenient to you, even if it's not in your own neighborhood. All Duke alumnae, parents and friends are welcome, and RSVPs are appreciated.

November 10th locations:

Upper East Side
Park Slope
New Vernon, NY

For additional information, click here.

Duke NY Women's Forum: Neighborhood Coffees, Cocktails and Conversations

The Duke Women's Forum of New York is pleased to present a series of Neighborhood Coffees, Cocktails and Conversations on November 8 and 10, 2011. In six NYC-metro locations, you can join Duke women of all ages for wine, hors d’oeuvres, and conversation aimed at connecting us with each other and strengthening our local relationships. Our November 8th locations are:  Upper West Side, Westchester and New Jersey.  You are free to attend any gathering that is most convenient to you, even if it's not in your own neighborhood. All Duke alumnae, parents and friends are welcome.  For additional information, click here.

Volunteer at the ING New York City Marathon

Want to run a marathon but not sure if you can do 26.2 miles? Now you can be more than a spectator! DCNY is volunteering at a water station for the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 6. Our location will be at Mile 25 in Central Park where we will set up the aid station and then hand out water and Gatorade to the runners as they close in on the finish line. The preferred time commitment is approximately 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information, check out the Duke NY website.

Duke NY - Study Now-Play Later with Dunlevy Milbank

Help keep kids off the street with this academic and athletic Saturday program in Harlem! Join Duke NY on Saturday, November 5, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (and the first Saturday of every month) at Dunlevy Milbank Center, located at 118th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues, as we volunteer with the 7-11 year olds of Study Now-Play Later, a program designed to make learning and activities fun and motivating. After the morning session, volunteers are invited to join Duke NY for a local lunch in the neighborhood.

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